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Reducing Plastic Waste: A Comprehensive Guide to Plastic Credits and Extended Producer Responsibility
The ever-increasing amount of waste generated worldwide has become a primary environmental concern. Among the different types of waste, plastic waste is particularly problematic, as it takes hundreds of years to decompose and often ends up polluting oceans and natural habitats. According to a report by the United Nations, about 300 million tonnes of plastic…
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Understanding the Plastic Credit Economy: A Closer Look at Tradable Certificates
Plastic waste is a growing concern for the global community. Every year, 11 million metric tons of plastics enter our ocean on top of the estimated 200 million metric tons that currently circulate our marine environments, damaging marine life and threatening human health. To address this problem, governments, businesses, and consumers are increasingly turning to…